iv got a new set of batterys in the back of my pickup for my semi the ones in my truck are 4 years old and getting weak. i want to replace all my battery cables when i swap my baterys out id like to build my own cables. and replace them all the ones between the baterys and all the way up to the starter. where can i find some real heavy duty cable biggest possible. looked around farm and fleet stores and the such and haven't seen anything even as big as whats already on there.
heavy duty battery cables
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Ezrider_48501, Dec 5, 2013.
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Dealer or welding supply. Some auto parts stores but not many.
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Interstate All Battery Center
Address: 901 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone:(701) 221-2400
Hours:
Thursday 8:00 am 5:30 pm
Last edited: Dec 5, 2013
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Unless you know what you are doing, don't both, just get the old ones off, get new ones made from them with the properly sealed ends - it saves headaches in the long run.
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i know how to build corrosion resistant cables, solder fittings sealant heat shirk, have no doubt that the cables i will make will be much better than the manufactured cables on the truck now.
thank you for the info truckman, ill head over to interstate tommorrow -
You will have better luck using #2 cable and doubling them up to the starter and grounds. The really big cable gets so stiff it will break things.
What I do is solder the ends on then coat with gasket sinch, then shrink tube. I always recomend after the batteries are charged independently with a regulated charger, and everything is put back together, you turn on all the lights and put it to 1200 RPM and then take a voltmeter from the alternator ground to the right frame rail. If you have over .2 volts make a #4 cable up. It is amazing how many units will get codes and that little fix will cure it.
Just a thought!DavidK57918 Thanks this. -
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